Overview:Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.Responsibilities:As an R&D Software Operating Manager, you will lead the software engineering activities providing Connectivity applications and components for Keysight products and industry solutions. The role includes managing a team of software engineers and the processes of producing and supporting software products.Key responsibilities include:- Lead and manage software engineering teams responsible for Keysight IO Libraries and related Connectivity components.- Drive project planning, risk management, dependency tracking, and stakeholder communication throughout the product lifecycle- Oversee DevOps and Quality practices and modernization, without direct line reporting, to improve efficiency, quality and product security compliance.- Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development practices, pursuing increasing value delivery for individuals and for the team as a whole.- Manage issue escalation from internal partners and customers, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining high product reliability.- Support long-term platform strategy by aligning software capabilities with future architecture and system integration needs.- Develop team capability through mentoring,



resource planning, and effective workload management across multiple strategic initiatives and various R&D partners.Qualifications:This role requires an experienced leader in a technical R&D environment. Specific required qualifications include:- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field- 7+ years of experience in relevant software development.- Experience leading R&D efforts in complex system such as test & measurement or similar hardware-intensive environments.- Demonstrated track record of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary products end-to-end.- Experience working with scrum or other agile methodologies.- Experience leading cross-functional teams where influence without direct authority.- Experience working with geographically distributed development teams.- Familiarity with system architecture and hardware/software co-design.- Fluent English (written and spoken).Preferred background:- Experience with IoT, network communications, heterogeneous hardware systems and component software.- Background in test & measurement, semiconductor ATE, precision instruments, or defense electronics.- Prior direct line management experience.- Familiarity with scaled agile frameworks (SAFe or equivalent).- Experience establishing or maturing agile processes within an R&D organization.- Practical experience with AI productivity tools in a software development workflow.- Awareness of cybersecurity principles in the context of instrument or embedded software.- Experience with multiple platforms and operating systems, including multi-platform systems.- Experience with Git-based development workflows and issue tracking tools such as JIRA.- Experience with networking, PICe, USB protocols, and multi-threaded programming is an advantage.Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

📌 R&D Software Operating Manager (Barcelona)
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📍 Barcelona